Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
Share-Based Compensation	Jul. 29, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation The Stock Compensation Topic of the FASB ASC 718 ("ASC 718") requires that we measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an equity award, such as stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and market-based performance share units, based on the estimated fair value of the award on the grant date. The cost is recognized in the income statement over the vesting period of the award on a straight-line basis with the exception of compensation cost related to awards for retirement eligible employees (as defined in the applicable plan or share grant) which is recognized immediately on the grant date. Compensation cost is recognized based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with ASC 718. As of July 29, 2016, there were equity awards outstanding under the Amended and Restated Bob Evans Farms, Inc. 2010 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”), as well as previous equity plans adopted in 2006, and 1993. The types of awards that may be granted under the 2010 Plan include: stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), cash incentive awards, performance share units ("PSUs"), and other awards. During the three months ended July 29, 2016, the Company granted approximately 74,000 and 142,000 RSUs and PSUs respectively, under the 2010 Plan. During the three months ended July 24, 2015, the Company granted approximately 67,000 RSAs and RSUs and 70,000 PSUs under the 2010 Plan. RSAs and RSUs granted under the 2010 Plan vest ratably, primarily over three years for employees and one year for nonemployee directors of the Company. The PSUs granted in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 have market-based vesting conditions and vest at the end of a three-year performance period if they achieve those vesting conditions. Share-based compensation expense, included primarily within the S,G&A line on the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, was $1,440 and $2,048 for the three months ended July 29, 2016, and July 24, 2015, respectively.

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.